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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Kirkuleez, post: 1557095, member: 36864&quot;]The mint had many problems producing the small cent.&nbsp; You have to remember that the 1856 was a pattern issue and was proofed.&nbsp; The 1857 was the first time that small cents were produced in any real numbers so it was a real learning curb.&nbsp; Some of the problems were with the minting process, but there were also planchet and composition flaws.&nbsp; As for Greg&#039;s beautiful, naturally toned coin, I believe that the pitted appearance is a result of small flaws in the planchet.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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